Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warned that the world may be heading into a prolonged energy crisis decade, cautioning that unchecked disruptions in fuel supplies and rising geopolitical instability could reverse decades of economic progress and push millions back into poverty. Speaking during his visit to Netherlands, the Prime Minister stressed that global energy…
Bhubaneswar: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on May 15 announced that the re-examination for NEET-UG 2026 will be conducted on June 21 following the cancellation of the earlier examination held on May 3. The original examination was scrapped after authorities confirmed a paper leak, triggering nationwide concern over the integrity of the medical entrance examination…
BHUBANESWAR: East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced the temporary cancellation of the Puri-Rourkela Express and Rourkela-Puri Express on selected dates in May 2026 due to safety-related modernisation and maintenance work. According to railway officials, the work is being carried out in the Sambalpur–Maneswar section as part of infrastructure strengthening and operational safety improvements. As a…
Bhubaneswar: Actor and filmmaker Riteish Deshmukh has revealed that the ensemble cast of his upcoming film Raja Shivaji chose to work on the project without charging any fees. Speaking in a recent interview with Live Times, Riteish spoke about the strong personal and professional relationships he shares with actors including Salman Khan and Abhishek Bachchan….
BHUBANESWAR: Fuel supply has resumed across petrol pumps in Odisha, with the overall petrol and diesel situation expected to return to normal by Monday evening, according to the Utkal Petroleum Dealers Association. Officials said fuel distribution operations have restarted at outlets across the state and supply activities will continue through Sunday to stabilise availability. The…
BHUBANESWAR: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has established dedicated cooling stations at key locations in the city to provide relief to residents amid rising temperatures and prevailing heatwave conditions. According to civic officials, the cooling stations have been set up at Kalpana Square and Fire Station Square as accessible public comfort spaces aimed at reducing…
BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha government has announced a revision in private bus fares across multiple categories following the recent increase in fuel prices and rising operational expenses. Officials said the fare hike was necessitated due to the surge in diesel prices, which has significantly impacted transportation costs for private bus operators across the state. Under the…
Bhubaneswar: A conclave on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 was successfully organised on 18th April 2026 at The Park, Kolkata with the theme “IBC at Ten: Innovation, Reform & Emerging Challenges”. The conclave was conducted by the Insolvency Professional Agency of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (IPA-ICMAI) in collaboration with the Association of Corporate Advisers & Executives…
A Lady Doctor Sets an Example by Saving a Life Even After Death Bhubaneswar: In a landmark achievement for healthcare in Odisha, AIIMS Bhubaneswar has successfully performed its first deceased donor liver transplant this April. This milestone coincides with World Liver Day, highlighting the importance of liver health and the life-saving impact of organ donation. At…
Bhubaneswar: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired a high-level meeting at Krishi Bhavan in New Delhi with senior officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), the Ministry of Rural Development and the Department of Land Resources following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal for prudent use of national resources….